Policy Text
KERN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Detentions Bureau
Policies and Procedures
TITLE:
HOUSING SEARCHES INTEGRITY AND WELFARE CHECKS
C-575
EFFECTIVE:
REVIEWED:
REVISED:
UPDATED:
Jan 1, 2022
4-10-25
4-10-25
4-10-25
APPROVED BY:
Detentions Bureau Chief Deputy Joel Swanson
REFERENCE:
Title 15, Section 1029, C.C.R. DBPPM C-500, DBPPM P-200
PREA §115.13, §115.15,
POLICY
The Detentions Bureau recognizes that incarcerated person housing area searches are
an effective means of locating contraband and facility damage within detention facilities,
which poses a threat to facility security and the safety of staff and incarcerated people.
The Detentions Bureau also recognizes that searches may intrude upon an individual's
privacy. Thus, a balance is required between promoting facility security and safety and
the need to limit the invasion of a person's privacy interests.
This policy shall be followed to effectively promote facility security and safety in a manner
that does not vio